law://eu/reg/2012/715@2026-11-12THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariffnote, and in particular Article 9(1)(a) thereof,Whereas:
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
| Description of goods | Classification(CN Code) | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
| Product consisting of (% by weight):—barley grass, powdered28,8—honey27,5—wheatgrass, powdered21,5—alfalfa, powdered21,5—stearic acid0,4—pepper0,25—chromium picolinate0,01(corresponds to 8,7 μg Cr per tablet)The product is presented for retail sale, in tablet form and used as a food supplement (one tablet twice a day). | 21069098 | Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and the wording of CN codes 2106, 210690 and 21069098.Since the product does not meet the requirements of Note 2(b)(2) to Chapter 19 because of its composition, classification under Chapter 19 is excluded.The product does not meet the requirements of Additional Note 1 to Chapter 30 as no statements on the use for specific diseases or the concentration of active substances are given. It should therefore not be considered as herbal medicinal preparation within the meaning of heading 3004.The product is therefore considered to be covered by the terms of heading 2106 as a food preparation not elsewhere specified or included and is used as dietary supplement indicated to maintain general health or well-being (see also HSEN to heading 2106, second paragraph, number (16)).’ |
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